# Polish investigation into Ziobro and cryptocurrency links > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-investigation-into-ziobro-and-cryptocurrency-links > Updated: 2026-10-30T11:22:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Polish Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro has faced scrutiny following reports of a 450,000 PLN donation to his foundation from Przemysław Kral, the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto. While Ziobro previously claimed a lack of understanding regarding the cryptocurrency market, documents from 2018 indicate he had previously sought market regulation following warnings from financial authorities. On October 30, the Polish National Prosecutors Office conducted searches at the headquarters of the Instytut Polski Suwerennej and Dobry Rząd foundations. These actions are part of an investigation led by Special Investigative Team No. 4 into the Zondacrypto scandal, which involves allegations of large-scale fraud and money laundering. Investigators are examining financial flows between the exchange and political entities. Regarding the 450,000 PLN donation, Ziobro admitted to requesting financial support from Kral, noting that Artur Chodziński, a former CBA agent, acted as an intermediary. Additionally, authorities are looking into transactions involving the Dobry Rząd foundation, established by MP Przemysław Wipler, who has denied that any funds received from the exchange were connected to his parliamentary activities. The probe has been merged with a separate case concerning the disappearance of Zondacrypto founder Sylwester Suszka. During parliamentary proceedings, Prime Minister Donald Tusk cited testimony regarding potential payments intended for Ziobro, though Ziobro has denied personal contact with the exchange president. ## Claims - Prosecutors conducted searches at the headquarters of the Instytut Polski Suwerennej and Dobry Rząd foundations. (reported by 7 sources) - The Instytut Polski Suwerennej received 450,000 PLN from Przemysław Kral, president of Zondacrypto. (reported by 4 sources) - Artur Chodziński, a former CBA agent, acted as an intermediary in the transfer of funds to Ziobro's foundation. (reported by 4 sources) - The Zondacrypto investigation includes potential fraud and money laundering. (reported by 4 sources) - The investigation is linked to the disappearance of Sylwester Suszek, founder of BitBay. (reported by 4 sources) - Przemysław Wipler was questioned as a witness regarding funds received from Zondacrypto. (reported by 2 sources) - Przemysław Wipler denies that funds from the exchange were related to his parliamentary work. (reported by 2 sources) - The number of creditors for Zondacrypto is estimated to be over 10,000 people. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Poland: Prosecutors search foundations linked to Ziobro and Wipler Polish prosecutors searched foundations linked to politicians Zbigniew Ziobro and Przemysław Wipler as part of a probe into the Zondacrypto cryptocurrency exchange scandal. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-prosecutors-search-foundations-linked-to-ziobro-and-wipler ### 2026-10-27: Zbigniew Ziobro faces scrutiny over cryptocurrency-related donations Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro is under scrutiny after documents revealed he was aware of cryptocurrency regulations in 2018, contradicting claims made regarding a 450,000 PLN donation from a crypto-ex 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zbigniew-ziobro-faces-scrutiny-over-cryptocurrency-related-donations --- Cite as: Polish investigation into Ziobro and cryptocurrency links. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-investigation-into-ziobro-and-cryptocurrency-links